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James Stavridis
For James Stavridis's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 24, 2020
U.S. can't afford to lose the Philippines
Cancelling the Visiting Forces Agreement will help al-Qaida and bolster China's hand.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 18, 2020
A more secure Africa is in America's best interests
Terrorism and outside influence threaten to derail the continent's hard-won progress.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 2, 2020
Battling a pandemic is a job for the military
Even if coronavirus fizzles out, the world's armies must prepare for the next deadly outbreak.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 21, 2020
Putin is more dangerous than ever
Ruling for life gives the Russian leader strategic-planning advantages over the West
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 7, 2020
Time to brace for the unintended consequences of killing Soleimani
A feel-good moment will complicate U.S. strategy from Israel to Africa to Latin America.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 24, 2019
May the (space) force be with you
It may sound silly, but it's an idea whose time has come. Here's what everyone should know about the space force.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 15, 2019
Protests could spark stronger U.S.-China deal
The West has a golden opportunity to craft a larger strategy of both containment and cooperation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 3, 2019
Latin America's chaos is an opportunity for the U.S.
The U.S. needs to refocus on its own crisis-ridden hemisphere.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2019
For the U.S., Vietnam is a friend in need
The threat of China should bring the two former enemies into a tight security relationship.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 6, 2019
Defending the perimeter isn't enough on election hacking
The to-do list for 2020: Eliminate passwords, add end-to-end encryption, counter look-alike accounts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 28, 2019
Baghdadi is dead but the Islamic State group is not
We've seen before that the killing of a leader can make a terrorist group more resilient.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019
NATO can save the Kurds and make Turkey happy
Turkey is a member of NATO, so why not use the alliance to forge peace along its Syrian border?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2019
The Amazon fires are taking a toll on U.S. national security
Climate change threatens many U.S. military installations, especially the navy's.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 8, 2019
Taiwan might save the day for Hong Kong
Beijing will be wary of overreacting to protests because of the effect that would have on its biggest goal: reunification with the 'renegade province.'
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 2, 2019
Iran's next move, and how the U.S. and its allies can stop it
The U.S. and its European allies must get ready to sweep mines, escort tankers, launch cyberattacks and, perhaps, sink Iranian ships.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2019
Pushing Turkey out of NATO is a terrible idea
The purchase of a Russian missile defense is a severe blow to the alliance, but losing a key member would be worse.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2019
The southern border needs a wall, but not Trump's kind
A smarter approach involves the U.S. military and Homeland Security working with Mexico.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 24, 2019
U.S. and allies can still make Iran blink
Canceling the missile strike against Iran made the White House look indecisive, but it could be turned to America's advantage
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 17, 2019
How the U.S. can keep the Strait of Hormuz open
Only a global alliance will deter Iran from attacks at sea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2019
Iran's Gulf aggression can be stopped without war
The best approach for the U.S. now is to return to a greater focus on allies, partners and friends.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Harajuku strives to reclaim its former glory — and surpass it
Laforet Harajuku, which celebrated its 45th anniversary last year, has been a witness to the district's evolution over the years.
Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza-related arrests as Israel ties edge closer
The arrests for Gaza-related posts indicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime will take a hard line against citizens not toeing the line when it comes to normalizing ties with Israel.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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